Deep groove ball bearings imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported deep groove ball bearings worth $17.7 million (5.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 31% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $30.2 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17.7M | 5.3K t |
| 2023 | $25.5M | 8.2K t |
| 2022 | $30.2M | 8.9K t |
| 2021 | $21.4M | 4.7K t |
| 2020 | $14.9M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $18.4M | 5.5K t |
| 2018 | $17.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $14.9M | 651 t |
Where Nigeria imports deep groove ball bearings from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 77% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.6M | 77% |
| India | $1.3M | 7.6% |
| Germany | $743K | 4.2% |
| Italy | $372K | 2.1% |
| United States | $356K | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $237K | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $195K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $175K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $120K | 0.7% |
| Japan | $93K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.31 per kg, 79% below the world average of $15.48, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria deep groove ball bearings imports (HS 8482.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8482.10: Ball bearings.
Common questions
What is the value of deep groove ball bearings imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported deep groove ball bearings worth $17.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply deep groove ball bearings to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($13.6 million), followed by India (8%) and Germany (4%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 166% on the year.
What is the average import price of deep groove ball bearings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.31 per kg in 2024, 79% below the world average of $15.48 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of deep groove ball bearings to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.9 million in 2017 to $17.7 million in 2024, an increase of 19%. The peak was 2022 at $30.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for deep groove ball bearings?
The HS code for deep groove ball bearings is subheading 8482.10. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8482 page.
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